Maryland Motorcycle Helmet Laws
STATUTE: Title 21. Motor Vehicles -- Rules of the Road. Subtitle
13. Operation of Motorcycles. Section 21-1306. Equipment for Riders. . . . (b) Required
headgear. :
"An individual may not operate or ride on a motorcycle unless the individual is
wearing protective headgear that meets the standards established by the Administrator.
. . ."
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Maryland's helmet law, please e-mail it to us. Thanks.
STANDARDS: Title 21. Motor Vehicles -- Rules of the Road. Subtitle
13. Operation of Motorcycles. Section 21-1306. Equipment for Riders. . . . (d) Approval
of Protective Devices by Administrator. :
"The Administrator:
"(1) May approve or disapprove protective headgear and eye-protective devices required
by this section;
"(2) May adopt and enforce regulations establishing standards and specifications
for the approval of protective headgear and eye-protective devices; and
"(3) Shall publish lists of all protective headgear and eye-protective devices that
he approves, by name and type."
MISCELLANEOUS MOTORCYCLE LAWS
State Funded Rider Education
Available for all eligible applicants.
Required under age 18.
Eye Protection
Required unless equipped with wind screen.
Passenger Seat
Required if carrying a passenger.
Passenger Footrests
Required if carrying a passenger.
Helmet Speakers
Single earphone only.
Mirror
Left and right required by law.
Periodic Safety Inspection
Required by law upon title transfer.
65 MPH Speed Limit
In effect on designated rural interstate highways.
MARYLAND: DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CLOTHING OR CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ILLEGAL
According to the Annotated Code of Maryland, Article 49B, Section 8, titled Discrimination
by persons, businesses, etc., licensed or regulated by Department of Licensing and
Regulation, "(i) t It is unlawful for any person, business, corporation, partnership,
copartnership or association or any other individual, agent, employee or association
or any other individual, agent, employee, group or firm which is licensed or regulated
by the Department of Licensing and Regulation... to refuse, withhold, deny or discriminate
against any person the accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges, sales,
or services because of the race, sex creed, color, national origin, marital status,
or physical or mental handicap of any person."
The Supreme Court ruled in the case of Cohen v. California, 403 U.S. 15 (1971) that
individuals have the constitutional right under the First Amendment to wear clothing
which displays writing or designs. In addition, the right of an individual to freedom
of association has long been recognized and protected by the United States Supreme
Court. Thus, a person's right to wear the clothing of his choice, as well as his
right to belong to any club or organization of his choice is constitutionally protected,
and persons or establishments who discriminate on the basis of clothing or club
membership could be subject to lawsuit Any person has a right to prosecute a civil
action for injunctive and other appropriate equitable relief, including the award
of compensatory monetary damages.
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